Science of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usool Al-Fiqh)
Price
Duration
$100
Approx. 4 months
About the Course
Unveiling the Architect's Blueprint: A Journey Through the Science of Islamic Jurisprudence
Islamic law, or Sharia, isn't merely a set of pronouncements. It's a vibrant, dynamic system built upon intricate reasoning and methodology. In this Islamic University course, The Science of Islamic Jurisprudence, you'll embark on a fascinating journey to uncover the very architecture of this legal framework, learning the tools and principles that guide its construction and application.
In this course, you'll:
Dive into the Foundations: Analyze the Quran and Sunnah as the bedrock of Islamic legal reasoning,understanding how rulings are derived from these sacred sources.
Master the Tools of Interpretation: Demystify key concepts like Ijma (consensus), Qiyas (analogical reasoning), and Istihsan (juristic preference), appreciating their role in adapting law to evolving circumstances.
Meet the Giants of Jurisprudence: Encounter historical and contemporary legal scholars who shaped the evolution of Islamic law, learning from their diverse perspectives and groundbreaking interpretations.
Navigate the Landscape of Legal Schools: Explore the unique methodologies and doctrines of major Sunni and Shia schools of thought, understanding their contributions and points of divergence.
Connect Theory to Practice: Witness how jurisprudential principles translate into real-life rulings on issues like family law, finance, and contemporary challenges, engaging with case studies and legal debates.
This course is for you if:
You yearn to understand the intellectual foundations and reasoning behind Islamic legal rulings.
You are fascinated by the historical development and adaptation of legal systems.
You seek to develop critical thinking skills to analyze legal arguments and form informed opinions.
You desire to contribute to the discourse on Islamic law in a responsible and meaningful way.
Join us on this intellectually stimulating journey through The Science of Islamic Jurisprudence. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of Islamic law, engage in informed discourse, and contribute to its evolution in a rapidly changing world. Enroll today and embark on a path towards becoming a discerning observer and potentially, a future architect of this dynamic legal system!
Your Instructor
Dr. Aysha Wazwaz
PhD in Islamic Studies from Jinan University
M.A from Alquds University/ Palestine, major in Contemporary Islamic Sciences. Presented M.A thesis under the title of “The Portrayal of Islam and Muslims in the Neoconservatives Media in the USA”.
B.A in Islamic Jurisprudence, Alquds University/ Dawa and Fundamentals of Islam College- 2003. Main fiqh Shaikh/professor Dr. Husam Adin Afaneh.
Graduated High school/MN, USA- 1998
Studied rules of tajweed (i.e. rules of Quranic recitation) at Dar Al-quran in Masjid al Aqsa 1999-2000,
Studied different Islamic sciences at Dar Al-hadith in Masjid Alaqsa- 1995
Schooling was in American and Arabic schools, which gifted me to mastering both English and Arabic languages.
Teaching Experiences:
Currently teaching fiqh (i.e. Islamic Legislature) (Family Fiqh, Fiqh of Worship, Islam for teenagers , Introduction to Islamic Legislature, Morals and Behaviors in Islam, Tajweed (science of Quranic recitation)… and other Islamic sciences in both Arabic and English languages at the Islamic University of Minnesota since 2007- until the time of today (2007-2010)
Arabic as a second language for non Arabic speakers held in Masjid Alhuda/MN
Lectured at the Swedish Theological Institute in Jerusalem/ Palestine. Subjects covered: Women in Islam, Polygamy in Islam, Hijab in Islam, Ramadan and Islam.
Held women’s halaqas and lectures. Subjects covered: Women’s fiqh, Arabic language, Quran tajweed and tafseer.
Women’s weekly halaqa’s in Masjid Alaqsa/ Palestine
Lectured at Noon Center in RamAllah/ Palestine, presented a paper on “Islam in the American Media and its Effects on the Ummah”.
Lectures for teenagers concerns in Al-Eman Schools/ Jerusalem/ Palestine, and U.S.A
Courses in ways of using internet for speaking about Islam, held at Dawa College/ Alquds Uni.
Courses in referencing and library use for shari’a students
Lectured at Science and Technology College/ Alquds Uni. Topics presented Muslim women and the ummah.
Lectures on women’s fiqh and Tafseer Surah Alnur (in Arabic and English) at Masjid Alhuda/ Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lectures covering issues that concern teenagers and women’s concerns at Masjid dar Alfarooq/ Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lectures about Islam at North Hennepin community College
Lecture about Ramdan at Century College/ Minnesota.
Several lectures at Normandale Community College/ Bloomington/MN
Lectures in Augsburg College/ MN. Topics were: Women in Islam, Muslims Stereotyped and other open dialogue about Islam.
Lectures at the University of Minnesota, invited by MSA, topic: Women In Islam (2009), Marriage in Islam (2012)
Lecture in St. Paul College about “Spirituality in Islam” (2012)
Online Halaqas, subjectes covered: Purification and Women, How to be Steadfast During Hardships, How to Live as Muslims in the West?, Teenagers and Islam in America.